As Manhattan District Attorney, Cy Vance, Jr. has made the advancement of criminal justice reform part of the mission of the District Attorney's Office, right alongside our centuries-old founding mission of public safety.

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"The NYPD and Manhattan DA’s Office are fully committed partners in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault. Survivors of sexual violence and all who stand with them should know that this account does not accurately represent the strong partnership between the NYPD and Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s Office.

“We will never make strides in the fight against human trafficking by prosecuting traffickers one-by-one – we must address the websites that fuel this illicit economy with reckless disregard for victims."

“As we work to address 21st-century criminal problems, prosecutors and law enforcement must also leverage our resources and expertise to build a smarter, more equal, and more efficient 21st-century justice system.”

“In this shocking crime, Miguel Abarentos wrought havoc in the home of his elderly employer, beating the man with such deadly force that even one of the murder weapons — a ceramic lamp — was shattered by the impact of his blows,” said District Attorney Vance.

4 hours ago"We will continue working collaboratively and professionally to deliver justice to victims of crime in Manhattan. From time to time we’ll have our disagreements, but we'll never allow them to undermine this shared endeavor.” — @NYPDONeill + DA Vance 👇🏽https://t.co/96x57sMEkc

3 days agoCongresswoman Louise Slaughter was a trailblazer, a co-author of the Violence Against Women Act, and a fierce advocate for New Yorkers. What a loss for New York, Congress, and our country. https://t.co/VF4cdJtF6T

"We will continue working collaboratively and professionally to deliver justice to victims of crime in Manhattan. From time to time we’ll have our disagreements, but we'll never allow them to undermine this shared endeavor.”
— NYPD Commissioner O'Neill and DA Vance 👇🏽

"The NYPD and Manhattan DA’s Office are fully committed partners in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault. Survivors of sexual violence and all who stand with them should know that this account does not accurately represent the strong partnership between the NYPD and Manhattan DA Cy ...